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SUMMARY:Your Road to Traditional Publishing
DESCRIPTION:Author Judith T. Fisher will be WAG’s guest speaker on Sunday\, August 10. Her presentation\, “Your road to securing an agent and a traditional publisher while avoiding pitfalls and scams\,” will begin at 2:30 p.m. in Room A of the Millhopper branch of the Alachua County Library. The discussion will include: \nAcquisition of agents \n\nquery letters\npress releases\nawards\, speaking engagements\, etc.\n\nPublisher’s Process \n\nsubmission acceptance calendar\nforms required\nsecure submission portals\n\nPitfalls and Scams \n\nthey won’t call you\nrepublishing scam\nhuge contract offers and the scams that go with them\n\nA journalism major\, Fisher first began writing a heartfelt blog to fill the time previously spent tending to her husband and two children. As she wrote and gained followers\, she decided to try pure fiction. She knew that women who grew up in her generation\, who struggled with fears\, questions\, and issues\, had no voice. They were silenced. She wanted to give a voice to those who still carry baggage\, coupled with shame\, embarrassment\, and skeletons that affect how they live their lives today. \nShe writes about experiences that affected her profoundly with the hope that her fictional protagonists’ successful solutions will give her readers encouragement. \nFour of her books are pictured in this article. Voices from the Ledge\, deals with social issues. A Life\, Well Lived is a fictional memoir. Okay\, So I Lied is about following your own bliss. Backfired is a study in unrequited love. Her most recent novel\, Two Lost Souls\, examines miscarriages and infertility. \nWith two grown children and six grandchildren\, Fisher currently resides in Central Florida with her husband and a four-legged “child\,” Mitzi.
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/your-road-to-traditional-publishing/
LOCATION:Millhopper Library\, Meeting Room A\, 3145 NW 43rd St\,\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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SUMMARY:U.S. History that All Writers Should Know - by Dr. Rik Stevenson
DESCRIPTION:WAG’s Sunday\, July 13\, program with Dr. Rik Stevenson is the perfect follow-up to our historical Fannie Lou Hamer presentation by Pamela D. Marshall and the WAG/GFAA “Hidden Histories” exhibit at the Gainesville Fine Art Association’s gallery. \nStevenson’s presentation will discuss the concept of the “Other Book” and underrepresented historical knowledge that\, when surfaced\, allows writers to engage in expanded and deeper research\, creating more accurate storytelling and writing. \nBefore schools were integrated\, Black teachers taught from two books: the official book sanctioned by the government and the “other book\,” which taught the truth about Black experiences and other untold accurate histories. Sometimes\, one must dig deeper and go to the source material to learn the truth of our shared pasts to make our writing stronger and more accurate. \nWithout accurate and accessible history\, our writing may lack the depth and authenticity that attracts a broader audience. Dr. Stevenson’s presentation will provide a few of his favorite research techniques and community engagement strategies for securing greater and more accurate historical and contemporary knowledge and awareness—methods that can create deeper understandings and compassions\, and thus more story depth\, for writers who envision the building of highly believable characters and plots with whom wide audiences want to engage. \nStevenson’s presentation will also provide a platform for writers\, authors\, and aspiring authors to raise questions about the awareness and interconnectedness of history\, culture\, and economics\, and how such awareness can bring greater depth to our characters\, character arcs\, plots\, etc. When writers leave this experience\, they will likely see a familiar world with new eyes\, awareness\, and understanding that can help them more deeply create and bring richer stories into shared futures. \nStevenson is a historian. He holds a PhD from Michigan State University in African American and African Studies. His research focus is the Middle Passage\, suicide\, and West and West Central African Cosmologies. He holds two Master’s degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary\, a Doctorate of Divinity in African American Church History. As a speaker\, he is highly sought after for his cultural competency\, knowledge\, and skills. He teaches courses in Black Theology and African American Church History. He’s an Assistant Instructional Professor at the University of Florida. As a certified scuba diver\, he has worked with Diving With A Purpose\, seeking insight on the Slave Ship Guerrero.
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/u-s-history-that-all-writers-should-know-by-dr-rik-stevenson/
LOCATION:Millhopper Library\, Meeting Room A\, 3145 NW 43rd St\,\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
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SUMMARY:8 Book-Writing Tips from an Award-Winning Novelist
DESCRIPTION:Richard Gartee is the author of 32 published books—eight of them fiction. \nOn Sunday\, June 8\, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m. at the Millhopper Library\, he will offer key tips for keeping readers entertained and engaged by sharing examples of these elements: \n\nShow\, Don’t Tell: Rather than telling readers how characters feel\, he will show how to reveal their emotions through actions and dialogue.\n Strong Voice and Tone: He will demonstrate how establishing a unique voice can draw readers in and create a distinct atmosphere.\nPoint of View: Maintain a single character’s point of view per scene and avoid the dreaded head hopping. This allows readers to identify with a character.\nUse of Dialogue: Dialogue can reveal character\, advance the plot\, and create tension. He will share dialog-heavy excerpts and demonstrate how to minimize over-use of speaker attributes.\nSetting as Character: A well-developed setting can enhance the story and serve as a backdrop for character development. Gartee will share a passage that vividly describes Gainesville\, making it feel alive and integral to the narrative.\nPacing and Structure: Varying sentence length and structure can control the story’s pace and keep readers engaged. Pacing shifts during a high-energy event build suspense or excitement.\n Humor and Wit: He will share a scenario to illustrate how humor can be woven into storytelling to make the read more enjoyable and relatable.\nEditing and Revision: He will emphasize the need for professional editing and share examples of developmental editing\, line editing\, and copy editing.\n\nThis program is free and open to the public. Come join us! \n 
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/book-writing-tips-from-an-award-winning-novelist/
LOCATION:Millhopper Branch\, Alachua County Libraries\, 3145 NW 43rd St.\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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SUMMARY:Dan Sharp: How to Write Fight Scenes
DESCRIPTION:Dan Sharp received the Outstanding Professor award at the University of Florida and has been to numerous countries around the world as an invited speaker. He is a member of WAG’s speakers bureau\, and on May 4\, he will present the program\, “How to Write Fight Scenes.” He will point out that conflict\, whether it involves fisticuffs or merely harsh words\, is a fork in the road for our characters\, and deserves careful attention to details. Sharp will provide insights into how a fight can develop and resources to improve our accuracy in describing them. He might even display or brandish some “weapons” but they will be fake and shown for demonstration purposes only. \nSharp is a research scientist by profession and a martial artist by avocation. He is also the author of hard-hitting action-adventure novels. His Mae Arnold —The Fifty-Niners is a historical thriller in which a young\, recently widowed\, woman seeks employment at Pinkerton’s Detective Agency in hopes of solving her husband’s grisly murder. Her first assignment pits her against a cold-hearted businessman who cancels people instead of their debts.  \nHe has always held an interest in brain function\, and through his studies\, it became clear to him that fear is a learned phenomenon and the ability to manage the fear reaction can be learned. The talk he gave to WAG a while back\, “12 Tips to Help You Beat the Public Speaking Jitters\,” was very well received. \nPlan to join us on May 4\, and in the meantime\, check out Sharp’s blog posts on his website\, https://dansharp-writer.com/fiction. \n 
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/dan-sharpe-how-to-write-fight-scenes/
LOCATION:Millhopper Branch\, Alachua County Libraries\, 3145 NW 43rd St.\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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SUMMARY:GFAA-WAG Collaborative Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:For several years\, the Writers Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) and the Gainesville Fine Arts Association (GFAA) have collaborated to produce an exhibition featuring both visual art and literary art.This year’s theme is “Hidden Histories.” Thirty GFAA artists created works of art\, and for each work\, a WAG member wrote a piece inspired by an artist’s work. The visual and written pieces will be featured together in an exhibition at the GFAA gallery from April 23 through May 24\, 2025. \nDates to remember:\n \n\n\n\n\nApril 23: Exhibition opens\n\nApril 25: Artwalk Reception for artists\, authors\, and the public\, 7:00-10:00 p.m.\nMay 10\, Artists/Writers Meet-up:\, 2:00-4:00 p.m.\nMay 24: Last day of exhibit\n\n\n\n\n\nThis program is funded in part by Visit Gainesville\, Alachua County.
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/gfaa-wag-collaboration-synergy/
LOCATION:Gainesville Fine Arts Association Gallery\, 1314 S. Main St.\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Bard & Broadside Festival & Poetry Workshop
DESCRIPTION:April is poetry month\, and WAG has teamed up with ARTSPEAKSgnv for our April program. \nOn Sunday\, April 13\, 2025\, WAG members and guests are invited to the Bard & Broadside Poetry Festival and Workshop at the Alachua County Library Headquarters. It will begin at 1:00 p.m. \nThere will be no April program at the Millhopper Library. \n The Bard and Broadside Poetry Festival and Workshop will feature Guest Poet Lola Haskins. \nHaskins has published fifteen books of poetry and three of prose. The most recent books of poems are Like Zeros\, Like Pearls\, (Charlotte Lit 2025)\, Homelight (Charlotte Lit 2023)—named Poetry Book of the Year by Southern Literary Review\, and Asylum (University of Pittsburgh\, 2019)—featured in the NYT Magazine. Past honors include the Iowa Poetry Prize\, two Florida Book Awards\, narrative poetry prizes from Southern Poetry Review and New England Poetry Review\, a Florida’s Eden prize for environmental writing\, and the Emily Dickinson prize from Poetry Society of America. She has served as Honorary Chancellor for the Florida State Poets Association since 2016. \nAdditionally\, enjoy a poetry reading at 4:00 p.m.. A book signing will follow.
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/bard-broadside-festival-poetry-workshop/
LOCATION:Alachua County Library Headquarters Downtown\, 401 E. University Ave.\, 4th Floor\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Civil Rights Era to the Present
DESCRIPTION:The fourth program in The Other Book series\, Civil Rights Era to the Present\, will be held on April 12\, 2025\, from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Each program in this series has been held at a different location\, and this one will be at The Cotton Club\, 837 SE 7th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL 32601. \nSponsored by the Alachua County Community Remembrance Project (ACCRP)\, the series was developed to help fill some of the gap left in Florida’s public education. This educational opportunity is especially valuable for those writing about history\, inequity\, and/or cross-cultural relationships within our country. \nSeveral WAG members have said they benefited from one or more of the first three programs: \n\nDispelling the Myths: Pre-Colonial Africa\, held in January at the Harn Art Museum\nEnslavement in Alachua County\, held in February at the Haile Homestead\nJim Crow in Alachua County\, held in March at the Alachua County Administration Building\n\n\n\nRegistering for the April program is suggested but is not required. All are invited to attend. The courses are offered free\, but donations are appreciated.
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/civil-rights-era-to-the-present/
LOCATION:The Cotton Club\, 837 SE 7th Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601
CATEGORIES:Programs,Speakers
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SUMMARY:Rawlings State Park: WAG VP Debbie Miller\, Raising Ricky
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URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/rawlings-state-park-wag-vp-debbie-miller-raising-ricky/
LOCATION:Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park\, 18700 S CR 325\, Cross Creek\, FL\, 32640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Discussion,Book Signing
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SUMMARY:Marketing Coalition: Navigating the World of Book Reviews
DESCRIPTION:At this months Marketing Coalition meeting via Zoom\, Jolene MacFadden will lead a discussion on Navigating the World of Book Reviews. \n\nWe’ll discuss how to get honest and impactful book reviews from readers and reviewers and how to use them effectively. \nKey Points to be covered: \n\nWhere to find book reviewers (Goodreads\, Bookstagram\, bloggers).\nHow to approach readers for reviews.\nResponding to reviews: handling negative vs. positive feedback.\nUsing reviews to build credibility and boost sales.\nThe importance of review aggregation sites (NetGalley\, Edelweiss\, Storygraph\, Goodreads).\n\n\nThe Marketing Coalition meets on the third Monday of each month. The Zoom link is always the same: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81913659127?pwd=a1hTQWl1WVphTUxBOWdVWE9oV2ljQT09 \nMeeting ID: 819 1365 9127 \nPasscode: 119030 \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/marketing-coalition-navigating-the-world-of-book-reviews/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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SUMMARY:11th Annual ARTSPEAKS: "Courageous Young Voices"
DESCRIPTION:The 11th Annual ARTSPEAKS: “Courageous Young Voices\,” a youth poetry showcase\, will be held on Sunday\, March 9\, 2025\, 4:00–7:00 p.m. \nTeens from Alachua County and the surrounding communities come together to share their. powerful voices through the Art of Poetry Spoken-Word\, Storytelling\, and other forms of Creative Expression at The Historic Thomas Center\, 302 NE 6th Avenue\, Gainesville\, Florida. \nCelebrating 11 years of showcasing teen poetry and creativity\, ARTSPEAKSgnv\, Inc.\, continues to provide a valuable platform for young people to exress themselves. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nAll middle and high school students are invited to participate. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nCome enjoy poetry\, pizza\, creative expression\, music\, and fun! \nThe event is co-sponsored by the City of Gainesville Department of Parks\, Recreation and Cultural Affairs; the State of Florida Division of Cultural Affairs and Culture Builds Florida. \nInterested in sharing your own expression or participating in the exhibition? Click here. \nFor more information\, contact: E. Stanley Richardson\, Director @ ARTSPEAKS/gnv \n(352) 792-2846 \ninfo@artspeaksgnv.org \nestanleyrichardson@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/11th-annual-artspeaks-courageous-young-voices/
LOCATION:The Historic Thomas Center\, 302 N.E. 6th Avenue\, Gainesville\, Florida\, 32601\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fannie Lou Hamer: One-Woman Show with Author Pamela D. Marshall
DESCRIPTION:Fannie Lou Hamer\, an American voting and women’s rights activist\, community organizer\, and a leader in the civil rights movement.\nDon’t forget to spring your clocks forward one hour for Daylight Savings Time on March 9\, 2025. \nThen\, come join the Writers Alliance at 2:30 p.m. for a treat when author Pamela D. Marshall presents “The Speeches and Writings of Fannie Lou Hamer: A One Woman Show.” \n“As a writer\,” Marshall said\, “creating the Fannie Lou Hamer One-Woman Show taught me the power of weaving research and authentic voices and songs into storytelling. By delving into Mrs. Hamer’s speeches and legacy\, I found a way to bring history to life\, evoking emotion and inspiring action. \n“For writers\, this process demonstrates how to transform research into compelling narratives that resonate deeply with audiences\, creating work that informs and moves people to think\, feel\, and act. I hope this performance inspires you to uncover powerful stories waiting to be told in your own work.” \nA seasoned journalist\, public policy advisor\, and keynote speaker\, Marshall’s expertise earned her an interview at the White House during the Obama Administration. \nMarshall is also a Peace Ambassador and Executive Director of At The WELLness Network/Publishing. \nInspired by her journey and the fresh perspectives of her grandson BJ\, Pamela crafts stories that nurture young minds. She weaves themes of forgiveness\, environmental stewardship\, and emotional well-being into her works\, which include The Art of Forgiveness: An Expression of Peace and children’s books BJ and The Majestic Forgiveness Tree and BJ’s Big Mission\, Easie Turtle’s Healing\, Heals Earth. \nShe resides in Florida with her husband\, Scott\, and delights in being “Beanie” to BJ. \n 
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/fannie-lou-hamer-one-woman-show-with-author-pamela-d-marshall/
LOCATION:Millhopper Branch\, Alachua County Libraries\, 3145 NW 43rd St.\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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SUMMARY:The Jim Crow Era in Alachua County
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Michelle Dunlap\nWAG’s Program Coordinator Dr. Michelle Dunlap will be among those presenting “The Jim Crow Era in Alachua County” program on Saturday\, March 8\, 2025. This is the third session in “The Other Book” series. As the series flyer explains\, “Before schools were integrated\, Black teachers taught from two books; the official government sanctioned books and ‘The Other Book’ written by Black authors about the realities of the Black experience.” \nControversial new standards for teaching Black history in Florida’s public schools were approved in 2023. In response to this change\, Florida Education Association President Andrew Spar stated: \n“How can our students ever be equipped for the future if they don’t have a full\, honest picture of where we’ve come from? Florida’s students deserve a world-class education that equips them to be successful adults who can help heal our nation’s divisions rather than deepen them.” \n\nThe Other Book series\, sponsored by the Alachua County Community Rememberance Project (ACCRP) aims to help fill some of the gap left in Florida’s public education. \nJackie Davis\, ACCRP steering committee and liaison with the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI)\, stated that the goal is: \n\n\n”. . . to educate the public about our history and the legacy it has left in our disparities. It is not about placing blame.”\n\nKathy Dobronyi\nOver 100 people attended the February program\, “Enslavement in Alachua County” at the Haile Plantation Homestead. \nWAG member Kathy Dobronyi\, a retired history teacher\, has praised “The Other Book” series because of its ability to humanize history. \nWAG encourages everyone and especially writers to take take advantage of this free educational opportunity about Black history. Registering is suggested but is not required. All are invited to attend. The courses are free\, although a donation of $5 per class is suggested. \n\nThere are still two sessions in the series (see below). Note that the March and April programs are held at different locations. \n  \n  \nJim Crow Era in Alachua County \nMarch 8\, 2025\, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. \nCounty Administration Building \n  \nCivil Rights Era to the Present \nApril 12\, 2025\, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. \nThe Cotton Club \n  \nCo-sponsors:
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/the-jim-crow-era-in-alachua-county/
LOCATION:County Administration Building\, 12 SE 1st St.\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601
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SUMMARY:Marketing Coalition Meeting: Author Link Trees
DESCRIPTION:At this months Marketing Coalition meeting via Zoom\, Jolene MacFadden will lead a discussion on how authors can effectively use free LinkTree alternatives to centralize their online presence. \nAs social media managers and marketers\, we know how vital it is for authors to make it easy for readers to find their books\, social media profiles\, and websites. Link hub tools help achieve this in a simple\, visually appealing way. Let’s explore several free platforms authors can use to create these link hubs\, their features\, and their pros and cons. \n\n\nThe Marketing Coalition meets on the third Monday of each month. The Zoom link is always the same: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81913659127?pwd=a1hTQWl1WVphTUxBOWdVWE9oV2ljQT09 \nMeeting ID: 819 1365 9127 \nPasscode: 119030 \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/marketing-coalition-meeting-author-link-trees/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T160000
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SUMMARY:Enneagrams for Writers and Other Creatives
DESCRIPTION:Guest speaker Dina Smith\, a licensed mental health professional\, will describe how the Enneagram can benefit writers and other creatives. She believes clarity can be empowering—and the Enneagram is the GPS that gets you there. She says the Enneagram can be a powerful tool for writers in several ways\, helping them develop richer characters\, deeper themes\, and more authentic storytelling. \nIn this presentation\, you will learn the Core Motivations of the 9 Enneagram basic types\, as well as the process\, goal\, and obstacle for each Enneagram type as a writer. You might know where you are and where you want to go\, but that doesn’t mean you won’t encounter roadblocks\, detours\, or even a need to reroute.  We will also take a brief look at how each Enneagram type has paths for utilizing strengths and overcoming weaknesses as a writer. Just like a GPS maps out the most direct route to your destination\, the Enneagram shows you the path to becoming your highest\, truest self. \nIf you wish to test your Enneagram in advance of Smith’s talk\, here’s a link she supplied: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test. It’s free. \nSmith is a Masters Certified Addictions Professional and an Enneagram Informed Mental Health Professional. She has worked in community mental health and hospital-based settings\, with a focus on addiction medicine for the past 18 years. Currently\, she serves as the Director of Clinical Services at the UF Health Florida Recovery Center. She is consistently recognized for promoting understanding through using the Enneagram to enhance the personal and professional growth for individuals and teams. In her free time\, Dina enjoys being part of a team that leads worship at her church and spending time with her husband and two small children. \nHer profiles and social media contact information:  \nhttps://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1342124 \nDina Smith\, LMHC | LinkedIn \nDina Smith **Evening Availability** – My Enneagram Coach
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/enneagrams-for-writers-and-other-creatives/
LOCATION:Millhopper Library\, Meeting Room A\, 3145 NW 43rd St\,\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speakers
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SUMMARY:Recipe for Becoming a Floridian
DESCRIPTION:Writers’ Talks at the Rawlings House to Feature Marisella Veiga\nMarisella Veiga\, author of Famous Florida Recipes—Centuries of Good Eating in the Sunshine State\, Second edition\, presents: “Recipe for Becoming a Floridian.” \nIt’s back—Lowis Carlton’s classic and much-cherished cookbook with iconic recipes from the Keys to the Panhandle now fully revised by Veiga\, embracing new regions and cultures. Great food and a fascinating journey through history come together. \nVeiga is an award-winning journalist and short story writer\, a syndicated columnist\, and the author of the acclaimed We Carry Our Homes with Us: A Cuban American Memoir. \nMeet and greet the author at 1:30 p.m.; book talk at 2:00 p.m.\, free with standard park admission. \nWriters Talk_02082025_Marisella Veiga
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/recipe-for-becoming-a-floridian/
LOCATION:Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic State Park\, 18700 S CR 325\, Cross Creek\, FL\, 32640\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250208T120000
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SUMMARY:Enslavement in Alachua County
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Courtney Taylor and Karen Kirkman will speak on “Enslavement in Alachua County” at the Haile Homestead on Saturday\, February 8\, 2025\, from 10 a.m. to noon. This is one of four programs in the lecture series “The Other Book: Black History in Alachua County.” \nAccording to Mainstreet Daily News\, “Jackie Davis\, one of the event organizers\, said this series is a reaction against ‘whitewashing’ of Florida history books\, and is meant to help Black and white county residents better understand local Black history.” It’s an educational opportunity that should be especially valuable for those writing about history\, inequity\, and/or cross-cultural relationships within the US. \n\nAll are invited to attend. Registering is suggested but is not required. Each session is free\, although a donation of $5 per lecture is suggested. \nThe first lecture\, “Dispelling the Myths: Pre-colonial Africa\,” was held at the Harn Art Museum on January 11. It was well received by the audience\, which included several WAG members. Other programs are: \n\n\n\nJim Crow Era in Alachua County \nMarch 8\, 2025\, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. \nCounty Administration Building \nCivil Rights Era to the Present \nApril 12\, 2025\, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. \nThe Cotton Club \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/enslavement-in-alachua-county/
LOCATION:Haile Homestead\, 8500 SW Archer Road\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32608
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250201T160000
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SUMMARY:2025 Sunshine State Book Festival
DESCRIPTION: Click here for full details.
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/2025-sunshine-state-book-festival/
LOCATION:Best Western Gateway Grand\, 4200 NW 97th Blvd.\, Gainesville\, Florida\, 32606
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SUMMARY:Next Marketing Coalition Topic: Substack
DESCRIPTION:Jolene MacFadden\nJoin WAG’s Marketing Coalition via Zoom at 10:00 a.m. on January 20. Jolene MacFadden will lead a discussion on Substack\, a powerful platform for published authors to expand their readership and build deeper connections with their audiences. \n\nBy creating a newsletter\, authors can share exclusive content—behind-the-scenes insights\, serialized stories\, or updates on upcoming projects—directly with their subscribers. The platform’s user-friendly tools and built-in distribution features make it easy to produce professional-looking newsletters that consistently engage readers. Additionally\, Substack’s subscription model allows authors to monetize their works while fostering a loyal community of readers who value their unique voices and creative outputs. \nThis is valuable information for those who already have a newsletter. You can even start a podcast on the platform. It can be accessed by laptops and smartphones. If you want to give it a go\, please go ahead and sign up for an account at https://substack.com/. Fill out your profile\, upload your picture—and lets get started! \n\n\n\n  \nThe Zoom link is always the same: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81913659127?pwd=a1hTQWl1WVphTUxBOWdVWE9oV2ljQT09 \nMeeting ID: 819 1365 9127 \nPasscode: 119030 \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/next-marketing-coalition-topic-substack/
LOCATION:FL
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250112T160000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241207T104818Z
UID:30192-1736692200-1736697600@writersalliance.org
SUMMARY:How to Eliminate Inferior Thoughts and Feelings that Hold You Back in Your Writing
DESCRIPTION:External influences and stressors can feel overwhelming. The daily demands from work\, family\, and finances are weighty enough\, and we’re also bombarded with media\, from news to advertisements and even entertainment. Is it even possible to maintain an optimistic outlook? The answer is yes! \nYou can learn to improve any situation with a mental outlook that focuses on love\, faith\, caring\, kindness\, empathy\, and gratitude. You can learn to use valuable techniques to help you keep your priorities in focus\, refuse to accept mental negatives such as worry\, doubt\, resentment\, and fear\, and accept new\, better ideas to restore your balance and optimism. \nAuthor\, speaker\, coach\, and mentor Dr. Pamela D. Grey will share ideas to help you avoid the pitfalls of complacency\, stress\, and inferior decisions that hold you back in your writing. \nGrey spent seventeen years on academic campuses. She served as an Assistant Scholar for Higher Education at The University of Florida and Director for Distance Learning at the Holmes Institute\, which offers a Masters of Consciousness Studies degree. A prominent business owner in North Florida\, she received her doctorate in Adult and Community College Education from North Carolina State University and her master’s degree in Human Resource Economics from the University of Utah. \nGrey’s passion for life-building decisions led to her award-winning book\, Power Your Decisions Self-Study Workbook: A Personalized Roadmap to Success\, which teaches people how to make WOW decisions.  www.poweryourdecisions.com.
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/how-to-eliminate-inferior-thoughts-that-hold-you-back-in-your-writing/
LOCATION:Millhopper Branch\, Alachua County Libraries\, 3145 NW 43rd St.\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250111T120000
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SUMMARY:Educational Opportunity Begins in January 2025
DESCRIPTION:Did you know?\n\n\n\nBefore schools were integrated in Alachua County\, Black teachers taught from two books… the official book sanctioned by the school board\, and the other book\, teaching the truth about Black history. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWriters may take advantage of a free educational opportunity about Black history that begins in January. The four free classes shown below will be especially valuable to those writing about history\, inequity\, and/or cross-cultural relationships within the U.S. The course offers an experience of Black history in Alachua County from the Other Book. \nNote that each class shown below takes place at a different location. \nRegistering is suggested but is not required. All are invited to attend. The course is free\, although a donation of $5 per class is suggested. Classes include: \n  \nDispelling the Myths: Pre-colonial Africa \nJanuary 11\, 2025\, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. \nHarn Art Museum \n  \nEnslavement in Alachua County \nFebruary 8\, 2025\, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. \nHaile Homestead \n  \nJim Crow Era in Alachua County \nMarch 8\, 2025\, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. \nCounty Administration Building \n  \nCivil Rights Era to the Present \nApril 12\, 2025\, 10 a.m.–12 p.m. \nThe Cotton Club
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/educational-opportunity-begins-in-january/
LOCATION:Harn Museum\, 3259 Hull Road\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32611
CATEGORIES:Programs
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SUMMARY:Holiday Social
DESCRIPTION:Note the time and venue: Third Sunday at two o’clock\n\nThe Matheson History Museum\nWriters Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) members and their guests are invited to the Matheson on Sunday\, December 15\, at 2:00 p.m. for readings and refreshments! \nBefore the readings\, WAG members will vote on a new slate of officers for 2025-2026. WAG Members will receive bios on these candidates in an email prior to the Holiday Social. Watch for it! \nOur thanks to WAG members who have volunteered to read on the 15th: \nAnn~Marie Magné\nSusan Williams\nSusie Baxter\nCharlotte Porter\nRobin Collison\nBarbara Bachman\nAlycin Hayes\nMallory O’Connor\nEd Suggs\nJimmy Fishhawke\nDavid Maas\nConnie Biddle Morrison\nArt Crummer\nTerry Faunce
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/holiday-social/
LOCATION:Matheson History Museum\, 513 E University Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241118T110000
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SUMMARY:Converting Your Stories to Audiobooks
DESCRIPTION:Connect by Zoom (link below) on Monday\, November 18\, for the Marketing Coalition meeting. \nJolene MacFadden will lead a discussion on converting your stories to Audiobooks and the options available today. \nThe Marketing Coalition was established to help WAG authors market their works. We meet on the third Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. by Zoom\, and the Zoom link is always the same: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81913659127?pwd=a1hTQWl1WVphTUxBOWdVWE9oV2ljQT09 \nMeeting ID: 819 1365 9127 \nPasscode: 119030 \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/converting-your-stories-to-audiobooks/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241117T170000
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SUMMARY:Winning Peace Poems to Be Featured at Bo Diddley Plaza
DESCRIPTION:As part of this celebration at Bo Diddley Plaza\, selected winners of the Peace Poetry Contest will present their poems at 1:30 p.m. The contest\, which launched in October\, was sponsored by the Writers Alliance of Gainesville\, the Climate Collaboratory\, and the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding. Winning poems may be read on the Hogtowne Quill on this website. \n\nAccording to the River Phoenix Center for Peacebuilding\, the November 17 celebration begins with introductions\, followed by a kids’ corner filled with face painting\, games\, and handprints. Then comes a march down University Avenue with participants waving banners and chanting messages of hope and solidarity — a vibrant tapestry of voices and cultures. \n\nAfter the march\, the downtown park comes alive with music\, poetry\, dance\, and laughter. Families connect\, children play\, and joy fills the air\, embodying the spirit of unity. \n\nThroughout the day\, there will be sharing of meals\, conversations\, and new friendships that build understanding and community. As evening falls\, everyone will gather in a circle\, with these wishes: \n\n\nMay Peace Prevail in our Homes. May Peace Prevail in our Schools.\nMay Peace Prevail in our Community. May Peace Prevail on Earth.\n\n\nThe City of Gainesville’s Department of Community Reinvestment is a proud sponsor of the UNITY in CommUNITY – March for Peace and Justice through its Downtown Events Program grant.
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/winning-peace-poems-to-be-featured-at-bo-diddley-plaza/
LOCATION:Bo Diddley Plaza\, 111 East University Avenue\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32601\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241110T160000
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SUMMARY:Readings from 2024 Bacopa
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, November 10\, at 2:30 p.m.\, join us at the Milhopper Library for readings from the Bacopa Literary Review 2024. If you cannot attend the program in person\, you may watch the readings via Zoom. The link is at the end of this article. \nLocal authors whose works are featured in the journal will read from their works. Bacopa editors will read prizewinning works in Fiction\, Flash Fiction\, Creative Nonfiction\, Formal Poetry\, and Free Verse Poetry. There will also be a presentation of the hybrid visual/verbal art form known as Visual Poetry. \nThe Bacopa editorial committee accepted submissions from March through May this year. There was no submission fee. The editors selected the best of the best from over 1\,000 submissions received. The awardee in each category received a $200 prize; honorable mentions received $100. \nOur 2024 prizewinners are as follows: \nFICTION:\nAWARD: “Museum of Lota Smith” by Wilson R. M. Taylor \nHONORABLE MENTION: “Waking the Legend” by K. S. Dearsley \n  \nFLASH FICTION\nAWARD: “Cowgirl’s Calling” by Cameron Edrich \nHONORABLE MENTION: “Revolver Rita First Look” by Mandira Pattnaik \n  \nCREATIVE NONFICTION\nAWARD: “Reenchanted” by Angela Townsend \nHONORABLE MENTION: “Bones Within and Without: An Ode to the Wild Dead” by Marisca Pichette \n  \nFORMAL POETRY\nAWARD: “Nothing Else Matters” by Sherre Vernon \nHONORABLE MENTION: “Let Your Shadows Lengthen on the Sundials” by Andrew Alexander Mobbs \n  \nFREE VERSE POETRY\nAWARD: “Things that Remind Me of Birds” by Desiree Remick \nHONORABLE MENTION: “Sunrise in Future Goma without Roaming Bullets” by Eniola Arowolo \n  \nVISUAL POETRY\nAWARD: “The Liberator” by Rebecca Loggia \nHONORABLE MENTION: “The Breakup” by C. Maris Bounds \n  \n\nFor a list of all contributors\, see Bacopa Literary Review 2024. \n\n  \n\n\nJoin Zoom Meetinghttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/87099422948?pwd=WjFJVFJINzhzTWZqRXlLMjZrTGtZZz09Meeting ID: 870 9942 2948Passcode: 649976
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/readings-from-2024-bacopa/
LOCATION:Millhopper Branch\, Alachua County Libraries\, 3145 NW 43rd St.\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Readings
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241021T110000
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SUMMARY:Pros and Cons of 3 Self-Publishing Platforms
DESCRIPTION:Connect by Zoom (link below) at 10:00 a.m. on October 21 for the Marketing Coalition meeting. \nJolene MacFadden will discuss the pros and cons of the publishing platforms KDP\, Draft2Digital\, and Ingram Sparks\, including the marketing tools each provides to help authors promote their books. \nThe Marketing Coalition was established to help WAG authors market their works. We meet on the third Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. by Zoom\, and the Zoom link is always the same: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81913659127?pwd=a1hTQWl1WVphTUxBOWdVWE9oV2ljQT09 \nMeeting ID: 819 1365 9127 \nPasscode: 119030 \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/pros-and-cons-of-3-self-publishing-platforms/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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SUMMARY:Your Deepest Darkest Secrets Are the Key to Your Next Bestseller\, by Award-Winning Author Lana McAra
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning author and writing coach Lana McAra will speak at the Millhopper Library at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday\, October 13\, 2024. The topic? “Your Deepest Darkest Secrets Are the Key to Your Next Bestseller.” \n\nMcAra won the Christy Award\, the Book Excellence Award\, and the Literary Titan Silver Book Award for her historical novel Reaping the Whirlwind\, which she wrote under the pen name Rosey Dow. \n\nMcAra writes transformational romance stories that explore personal development. She has created a career that combines her love for writing with her dedication to shining light into a dark world. Her forty-four published books show her commitment to elevating consciousness and vibration around the globe. Lana’s journey has led her down a remarkable path from the duality of strict religion to singularity and awareness\, with a lot of life lessons along the way. \nHer most recent novel\, The Englewood Medium: Shaken But Not Stirred\, stands as her most personal work to date. She tells the story of a woman with a stalker\, a situation she personally experienced in 2014. It shows how to take back your personal power and stand up for yourself. \nIn addition to being a prolific author\, through her interviews on various podcasts and platforms\, McAra inspires individuals to embrace their personal sovereignty and find their own true path. \n\nThis program is free and open to the public. Come join us for McAra’s inspiring talk.
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/your-deepest-darkest-secrets-are-the-key-to-your-next-bestseller-by-award-winning-author-lana-mcara/
LOCATION:Millhopper Branch\, Alachua County Libraries\, 3145 NW 43rd St.\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Book Signing,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Poetry Contest: Peace on and with the Earth
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/poetry-contest-peace-on-and-with-the-earth/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Poetry
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240916T230000
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SUMMARY:Capturing Hearts and Minds: How Authors Can Thrive on TikTok
DESCRIPTION:The Marketing Coalition was established to help WAG authors market their works. We meet on the third Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. by Zoom\, and the Zoom link is always the same: \nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/81913659127?pwd=a1hTQWl1WVphTUxBOWdVWE9oV2ljQT09 \nMeeting ID: 819 1365 9127 \nPasscode: 119030 \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/capturing-hearts-and-minds-how-authors-can-thrive-on-tiktok/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Marketing
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240908T160000
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SUMMARY:Bob Dekle to Speak About Ted Bundy Trial
DESCRIPTION:George “Bob” Dekle\, who served as the prosecuting attorney in the 1980 trial of serial killer Ted Bundy\, will be our guest speaker on Sunday\, September 8\, 2024\, at the Millhopper Branch of the Alachua County Library. \nDekle has lectured extensively nationwide and is the author of numerous books on trial advocacy and legal history. His most recent book\, The East River Ripper: The Mysterious 1891 Murder of Old Shakespeare(True Crime History) was published in 2021. His book about the Bundy case\, The Last Murder: The Investigation\, Prosecution\, and Execution of Ted Bundy was published in 2011. \nTed Bundy confessed to 30 homicides that occurred between 1974 and 1978. His last known victim was 12-year-old Kimberly Leach\, who was murdered in Lake City\, Florida\, 47 miles north of Gainesville. His trial lasted a month and a half. \nDekle served for two years as an assistant public defender and thirty years as a prosecutor\, handling dozens of homicide cases. He also served as a Legal Skills Professor at Levin College of Law\, University of Florida\, from 2006 through June 2016. \nHis many books include Six Capsules: The Gilded Age Murder of Helen Potts\, which was awarded a gold medal by the Florida Authors and Publishers Association and silver medals by the Independent Publishers Association Book Awards and Royal Palm Literary Awards of the Florida Writers Association. \nPrairie Defender: The Murder Trials of Abraham Lincoln won a scholarship award from the Illinois Historical Society and gold and silver medals from the Florida Authors and Publishers Association. Dekle has also coauthored books\, including The Lindbergh Kidnapping Case: A Critique of the Trial of Bruno Richard Hauptmann. \nFor a more complete list of his books\, see his Authors Guild page. Also\, check out Dekle’s blog. \nA book signing will follow Dekle’s talk on the Bundy case. The presentation is free and open to the public. \n  \n 
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/bob-dekle-to-speak-about-ted-bundy-trial/
LOCATION:Millhopper Branch\, Alachua County Libraries\, 3145 NW 43rd St.\, Gainesville\, FL\, 32606\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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SUMMARY:Gainesville Reads Program
DESCRIPTION:The Writers Alliance of Gainesville (WAG) is pleased to announce our partnership with The Lynx Bookstore in their Gainesville Reads Program\, a month-long community reading festival surrounding one book. \nThe September book is The Heat Will Kill You First by Jeff Goodell. \n“In The Heat Will Kill You First\, Jeff Goodell brings a mix of fantastic storytelling\, lucid science communication\, and eternal optimism in detailing the profound threat we face with the climate crisis and what we can still do about it.”―Michael Mann\, Presidential Distinguished Professor\, University of Pennsylvania and author of The New Climate War \nClimate change affects every level of our existence from basic survival to environmental sustainability\, and WAG wants to encourage our youngest citizens to get involved in the fight against climate change. \nToward that end\, our Teen Lit Awards\, part of the Sunshine State Book Festival\, is meant to not only make students aware of the looming issue of climate change but to give them an opportunity to raise their voices and win scholarship money. Details about the contest\, which is open to all middle and high school students\, may be found on the Teen Lit Contest page of the Sunshine State Book Festival website. Check it out! \nAlso\, WAG members and educators Jenny Dearinger and Sue Blythe have developed lesson plans for elementary school teachers to help educate their students about the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals. The 41-page PDF file may be downloaded at www.jennydearinger.com. \n 
URL:https://writersalliance.org/event/gainesville-reads-program/
LOCATION:FL
CATEGORIES:Programs
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